Department of Teacher Development and Leadership
Through its teaching, research, and partnership programs, the Department of Teacher Development and Leadership contributes to the School of Education's mission to support and advance the quality of education and human services for the continuous development of children, youth, and adults.
The department is committed, in light of rapidly changing federal and state standards, to helping experienced educators bring the latest theory, research, technology, and best practices to classrooms, schools, and the wider education community. Through master's, advanced certificate, and doctoral program, the department prepares educators for the challenges they face as instructors and school leaders.
The department helps candidates meet these challenges through specialized programs that prepare educators for a principalship or to become a teacher specialist in areas such as reading and technology. Regardless of specialization, candidates will work with experienced faculty and faculty associates who blend theory and practice to meet the needs of schools and students.
Specialized degree and certificate options include:
- Master of Science in Education (MSEd), with concentrations in Reading, School Administration and Supervision, and Technology for Educators.
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Graduate Certificates:
- Adolescent Literacy
- Data Based Decision Making and Organizational Improvement
- Educational Leadership for Independent Schools
- Effective Teaching of Reading
- Emergent Literacy
- English as a Second Language (FÉ) Instruction
- Gifted Education
- Leadership for School, Family, Community Collaboration
- Leadership in Technology Integration
- School Administration and Supervision
- School Administration and Supervision, in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
- School Administration and Supervision for Special Education Leaders
- Teacher Leadership
- Students may also combine two graduate certificates into a Master of Science degree in Educational Studies. For more information, contact us at soe.tdl@jhu.edu or 410-516-9755.
